Beware -The Demon Drink and Horseback Don't Mix

I'm pooped from watching the Test cricket and the Tour de France. 'She who must', thinks I'm an idiot and that watching paint dry must be an equally rewarding experience, but there's something about both sports that make compelling vision, at least to us sports tragics. So, a week left of the tour and lots more cricket probably means that it will be the spare bedroom for me....again.
I'm tired.....

Riding For The Disabled In Aus is holding a 2009 Asia/Pacific video competition for unclassified riders (classified riders not eligible). Riders need to submit a DVD recording of the two tests in their Section. Tests will be judged by three qualified Judges. Go here for details and also to watch a lovely video.

Fancy a mobile horse grooming service? Seems reasonable considering that many people get their dogs 'done' this way. I always liked to spend grooming time getting to know my horses better...and vice versa. I know they can't talk but they can communucate in other ways. Anyway, I suppose you could use this service but it's a bit of a way for them to come and may cost a bit......

In a dreamlike, two-hour spectacle, Cavalia puts dozens of galloping horses on a massive stage with acrobats, aerialists, dancers, riders and musicians as an impressive multimedia presentation celebrating the bond between humans and horses comes to life. Click on the picture to see the slideshow.

Here's an equine blog that references lots of others. The spread of content is great so if you've got some time it's well worth clicking on....and on.

Join highly respected Australian horse trainer Jason Webb at his Australian Horse Training Centre, Risebridge Farm on Saturday 15th August to enjoy free demonstrations, entertainment and participate in the celebrations for the opening of the exciting new facilities! The event is completely free to attend and to add to the fun Jason Webb will be performing exciting and informative demonstrations throughout the afternoon. Nice to know that we can show the POMS something but it's a long way to go for some of us.

In Late June, Robert Tite was arrested after he drove through his neighbor's yard while drunk. He was driving a bulldozer at the time. The 57-year-old man from Wakeman, Ohio rode back into his hometown last Sunday. This time he was on a horse, drunk again. Beware the demon drink and horseback.

If you go to the UK and fancy some trekking, here's some great news from Rebecca Ritzel. The first thing you need to know about riding holidays in Wales. They are not, like polo, just for the rich and famous. Once you are in the United Kingdom, staying at a horse farm is an affordable way to get out and see the countryside. For a weekend of riding, including all meals and accommodations, Cwmfforest charges 220 pounds, roughly $360 US at the current exchange rate. Have a look. I remember the Welsh Black Mountains as an army reservist ages ago...and they were steep then.

Is this a weird horse...or is it trying to tell us something? Strange video.

If you've never heard of Jesse Beery, then don't worry too much. He was the USA's most famous horse trainer at the start of the 20th century when there were few cars and you literally had to have a horse to get around on. He sold thousands of copies of his horse training course which really did revolutionise horse training. It's still used today and what's more makes very good reading too...real stories and a reflection of how things were then.

Have a great week